Megadeth: One of the most influential thrash metal bands to come out of the ’80s. Megadeth are so metal that lead singer Dave Mustaine was kicked out of Metallica after he punched James Hetfield in the face (a hair-metal feud that’s lasted three decades). Megadeth are so metal that after…
Fort Worth’s music scene has many things, but until recently it did not have a solid mid-size venue — the role occupied by such Dallas venues as The Granada. But now it may have found its answer in Queen City Music Hall. The venue, which opened last month, is already…
Just off one of the finest little town squares in North Texas, a recurring series of free gigs is starting to draw a real following. At 5:30 p.m. on every other Tuesday, an insanely early time for a gig in Denton, some unlikely heroes take to the stage in the…
In Dallas news this week, the Bank of America Plaza building (a.k.a. the green building) is no longer green! You may have noticed that about the skyline this week as they shut down the lights temporarily to re-install them with LED lighting. If you’re feeling a little lost without them,…
Fun Fun Fun Fest’s lineup has just been announced, and it is Fucking Fantastic. You can see some of the big names above (and the full list below) but we’ll run through some highlights anyway: Big names like Slayer and M.I.A., unassailable legends like Daniel Johnston and Flag, fascinating oddities…
It’s really the same story you’ve heard a million times before: Person (or umbrella, in this case) meets other person (other umbrella), they connect, there are complications, etc. What makes Pixar’s new short, which you can see in theaters preceding Monsters University, so incredibly charming (and a lock for yet…
Randy Travis was admitted to a hospital in Texas Sunday due to extreme complications from a viral infection, according a statement from his publicist. The country legend has made most of his headlines in the last couple years for his run-ins with the law, which include public intoxication outside a…
This weekend, the Dallas nightlife scene was shocked when DJ Sober announced that the 4th of July edition of his widely popular weekly- Big Bang- would be the party’s last night at Beauty Bar. The Thursday night residency has called Knox-Henderson’s Beauty Bar home for two and a half years,…
This weekend, Victory Plaza turned into the Beyhive. A packed house at American Airlines Center spent the evening cheering, crying and twerking for the Dallas stop of Beyoncé’s Mrs. Carter Show World Tour. Her reputation as one of the world’s most entertaining performers was reinforced by a galvanizing stage show…
Dallas is home to one of the richest religious music scenes in the country. Over the summer, we’ll be attending services, both big and small, of many denominations, as well talking to musicians, directors and pastors. Raised Baptist and currently Lutheran, Cynthia Fruth has performed at many different houses of…
An hour into Willie Nelson’s set at yesterday’s 40th anniversary 4th of July Picnic, his halo was starting to seem a little dim. He’s old, after all — 80 years old, to be specific — and though his voice has proven more resilient than some of his peers, he still…
In honor of the Texas hero’s 80th Birthday celebration and legendary 4th of July Picnic, we’re celebrating Willie Nelson Week here on DC9 at Night. Check back for interviews, retrospectives and more. Willie Nelson embodies a lot of things that represent the best of our country’s ideals. He’s a rebellious…
In honor of the Texas hero’s 80th Birthday celebration and legendary 4th of July Picnic, we’re celebrating Willie Nelson Week here on DC9 at Night. Check back for interviews, retrospectives and more. We’re calling this the 20 best Willie Nelson songs, but really that’s just where we chose to stop…
Doing your first national tour can be tough. Just ask Shana Cleveland, leader of the retro-surf rock band La Luz. While driving from the band’s hometown of Seattle to San Diego, the AC in the tour van stopped working. No problem, claims Cleveland. After getting the AC fixed, the band…
If you haven’t been able to tell yet from all of our Willie Nelson content on DC9 at Night this week, it’s Willie Nelson Week here on the music blog! I know! We love him just as much as you do. But don’t worry, we’ve got some other awesome options…
In honor of the Texas hero’s 80th Birthday celebration and legendary 4th of July Picnic, we’re celebrating Willie Nelson Week here on DC9 at Night. Check back for interviews, retrospectives and more. When your career is as long, storied and diverse as Willie Nelson’s, the group of musicians lining up…
In honor of the Texas hero’s 80th Birthday celebration and legendary 4th of July Picnic, we’re celebrating Willie Nelson Week here on DC9 at Night. Check back for interviews, retrospectives and more. But for a brief stint in Canada and a few years stirring up Nashville, Willie Nelson has spent…
Overseas, we don’t get so many Texas legends shipped out. Therefore, although something in the back of my mind was aware of the existence of Willie Nelson, I couldn’t have named you a song, what he looks like, or even explicitly associated him with Texas. Before you petition for my…
Because of last week’s epic explosion of show announcements, it’s been like crickets this week; and probably also because it’s our nation’s most revered holiday. But not to fear. We wouldn’t leave you high and dry. Scroll down to see what we’ve got for ya this week…
In honor of the Texas hero’s 80th Birthday celebration and legendary 4th of July Picnic, we’re celebrating Willie Nelson Week here on DC9 at Night. Check back for interviews, retrospectives and more. Saying Willie Nelson is a Texas icon is like claiming the sun is hot. It’s simply understood. Willie’s…
Chuck D says knock you out. The Kings of the Mic Tour has repeatedly been compared to a big classic-rock arena show — old timers busting out riffs familiar to a graying crowd. But that’s the wrong comparison. The Kings of the Mic Tour is more like if Chuck Berry…
Many moons ago, I worked at an Applebee’s Bar & Grill. It’s been a while since I threw in the apron, but to this day I still cannot listen to a handful of songs that were on a torturous loop at the neighborhood bar and grill, including “Video Killed the…
